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Syria Launches Major Raids Against ISIS Amid US Talks

11/9/2025

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Syria's interior ministry reported 61 raids and 71 arrests in operations against Islamic State cells.
This announcement coincided with President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to the US for discussions with Donald Trump after his removal from a terrorism blacklist.
Sharaa is anticipated to join the US-led coalition against Islamic State, as the US recognized his government's compliance with demands regarding missing Americans and chemical weapons.
The US plans to establish a military presence at a Damascus airbase to support a security pact between Syria and Israel.

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Syria's interior ministry reported 61 raids and 71 arrests in operations against Islamic State cells.
This announcement coincided with President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to the US for discussions with Donald Trump after his removal from a terrorism blacklist.
Sharaa is anticipated to join the US-led coalition against Islamic State, as the US recognized his government's compliance with demands regarding missing Americans and chemical weapons.
The US plans to establish a military presence at a Damascus airbase to support a security pact between Syria and Israel.